Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
• ½ cup water
• 12 oz string beans, trimmed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Procedure

Sauté shallots in large skillet, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Do not brown.

Add the beans, salt, pepper and water; bring to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 8 minutes.

Remove the lid and increase the heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is evaporated, about 6 minutes.

Notes

ref Once Upon a Chef, French Green Beans with Shallots

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